Patient Care Tech

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Compensation for roles at The Camp Recovery Center varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, The Camp Recovery Center provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

CALIFORNIA

State - California: $24.00 per hour plus $3.00 Overnight differential

• Competitive hourly rate
• Shift differential for overnight shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Complimentary AOD education to certify as a substance use disorder counselor
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

This is a Full Time Patient Care Tech position. Shifts are 8‑hours, and are overtime eligible.

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well‑being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational‑rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow‑up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

RADT licensure

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care